If you have been considering trying canning but not ready to take the plunge into purchasing all the equipment or putting in the time then I have a perfect recipe for you to try. This easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe is a simple way to test the waters and get your feet wet in canning . Delicious Strawberries are in season right now and will make a wonderful jam for year round eating. Since this is a no-cook recipe the strawberries will taste just as they do fresh, so pick the best ones you can find.
Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups crushed strawberries
4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 water
1- 1.75 oz. package of fruit pectin
Directions:
Wash and dry containers you are using for jam, set aside.
Wash and hull (cut off the tops) strawberries.
Crush strawberries to desired consistency, then measure out 2 cups.
Cover strawberries in sugar and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
Pour pectin and water into small saucepan and bring to a boil, allow to boil for 1 minute.
Pour boiling mixture over strawberries and stir well.
Let strawberry mixture sit for 5 minutes.
Ladle into clean jars.
Wipe off outside of jar, especially the rim.
Place lid and rings on jar and seal.
Store in refrigerator for up to one month or in the freezer for up to a year.
Makes 3.5 pints.
You can find a printable version of the recipe below.
- 2 cups crushed strawberries
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ water
- 1- 1.75 oz. package of fruit pectin
- Wash and dry containers you are using for jam, set aside.
- Wash and hull (cut off the tops) strawberries.
- Crush strawberries to desired consistency, then measure out 2 cups.
- Cover strawberries in sugar and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour pectin and water into small saucepan and bring to a boil, allow to boil for 1 minute.
- Pour boiling mixture over strawberries and stir well.
- Let strawberry mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- Ladle into clean jars.
- Wipe outside of jar, especially the rim.
- Place lid and rings on jar and seal.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one month or in the freezer for up to a year.
- Makes 3.5 pints.
Regina says
I’ve got send instant pectin for freezer jam but it seem too runny. I’ve followed recipe directions to the letter. Is it best not to use instant pectin?
Penny says
I made jam yesterday but the fruit has separated from the sauce. Is there anyway I can start over with this batch?
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Mila says
Never heard about freezer jams! Love the idea. I was so tired after last year canning I thought I’m done forever, but that might be the way to go!
I hope you will share your recipe with our Link Up – Idea box:
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Mila
Amanda says
I LOVE strawberry jam and last year was the first year I was able to take my little ones strawberry picking with me. I can’t wait to do it again this year and get started on the next batch. thanks for sharing this easy recipe!
Kim Honeycutt says
This is easy and delicious! My sister-in-law makes freezer jam and we love it. Thanks for sharing. I pinned it!